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HCR 10

Recognizing and honoring former Oregon State Representative Roger Martin for his service to this state.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Court Boice and 22 co-sponsors

Oregon legislature formally honors former State Representative Roger Martin with a concurrent resolution recognizing his service to the state.

Filed with Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary · HCR 10

Legislative bill overview

HCR 10 is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes and honors former Oregon State Representative Roger Martin for his service to the state. The bill passed through the Oregon Legislature and was signed by both the Speaker and President before being filed with the Secretary of State.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions honoring public servants create an official legislative record acknowledging contributions to state government. While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions formally document public service and can serve historical purposes for future reference about individuals who shaped Oregon policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective recognition: Legislative bodies receive numerous requests to honor individuals; decisions about who receives recognition may reflect political favor or relationships rather than objective criteria
  • Resource allocation: Some argue legislative time spent on ceremonial measures could be redirected toward substantive policy work
  • Absence of details: The bill text itself provides no information about Martin's specific accomplishments or tenure dates, limiting its educational value as a historical record

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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